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HAMPTON, Virginia -- Hampton University head football coach Connell Maynor, who is heading into his third season, announced the Pirates' 2016 signing class, 21 players in all, on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day.
"I thought it was a great recruiting class, our biggest so far. We're looking for a lot of great things out of these guys, we've got a lot of quality players," Maynor said. " We think they can help us out a lot if not next year, then certainly in 2017 and beyond."
Matt Ahearn(6-3, 320, OL, Jacksonville, Fla./Trinity HS): Was on Trinity Christian's undefeated and state championship team this past season, was All-American and All-State.
Noah Boone(6-3, 195, WR, Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown HS): Caught 38 passes for 583 yards and five touchdowns this past season and was a First Team All-Conference 1 (Coastal) selection.
Albert (Ryan) Carlisle III(6-1, 280, C, Opelika, Ala./Opelika HS): Helped Opelika go 11-2 this past season, advancing to the state playoffs. Switched to center as a senior.
Terry Chisley(5-9, 180, CB, Hampton, Va., Bethel HS): Played both wide receiver and defensive back for the Bruins, and he was a Second Team All-Conference 10 selection this past season.
Tarus Dameron (5-10, 220, RB, Lincolnton, N.C./Lincolnton HS): Rushed for 2,304 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior, leading Lincoln County.
Jordan Edwards(6-1, 220, LB, Forestville, Md./Bishop McNamara HS): Played both linebacker and running back for Bishop McNamara, racking up 75 total tackles as a senior, averaging 7.5 per game.
Myles Ferrell (6-3, 300, OL, Atlanta, Ga./Woodward Academy): Helped Woodward go 13-1 and advance to the state semifinals in his senior season, scoring 30 points in all but two games.
Brendan Greene (6-1, 195, QB, Columbia, S.C./AC Flora HS): Dual-threat quarterback who was one of the best at his position in South Carolina.
Bailey Herring(6-1, 285, OL, Merritt Island, Fla./Merritt Island HS): Played mostly in the tackle position for a Merritt Island team that went 8-4 this past season, and was named First Team All-State.
Auldon Knight (5-10, 165, WR, Akron, Ohio/Copley HS): Was an All-Conference performer who also made several All-State squads, has been clocked at 4.3 in the 40-meter dash. Already enrolled in school.
Yahkee Johnson (5-8, 175, RB, Richmond, Va./Nassau CC/L.C. Bird HS): Rushed for 790 yards and seven touchdowns for Nassau CC in 2013. Already enrolled in school.
Keenan Marr (6-3, 260, DL, Atlanta, Ga./Grady HS): Has a blend of size and athleticism that caught the attention of a few FBS programs.
Keon Marsh (6-3, 190, QB, Springfield Gardens, N.Y./Monterey Peninsula CC): Already enrolled in school.
Derrick Moreland(6-4, 290, DL, Mt. Ulla, N.C./West Rowan HS): Had 53 tackles in 2015 to go along with 17.0 tackles for loss and four sacks, while also playing basketball at West Rowan.
Elijah Nelson (6-2, 205, S, Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS): Played for a Phantoms squad that went 13-2 this past season, advancing to the state semifinals.
Tylon Patterson (6-5, 190, WR, Covington, Ga./Lithonia HS): Was a two-sport athlete at Lithonia and will add size to the Pirates' receiving corps.
Mehran Roshanaei(5-10, 170, K/P, Arlington, Va./Yorktown HS): Former soccer player who made seven of his nine field goals in 2015, including a season-long of 47 yards, while also averaging almost 50 yards a punt.
Donald Smith(6-2, 190, CB, Danville, Va./George Washington HS): Two-spot star (football and basketball) in high school, helped the football team go 12-2 this past season.
Steven Smith (6-2, 235, LB, Virginia Beach, Va./San Jose City College/Salem HS): Was an All-Conference performer at San Jose City College, showcasing the ability to both rush the passer and drop into coverage.
Keldrick (K.J.) Wilson(6-5, 285, OL, Mt. Ulla, N.C./West Rowan HS): Has seen most of his playing time at tackle, and was an All-Conference performer. Also played basketball.
"We're pleased," Maynor said. "We covered all the areas we needed to cover with more than 20 seniors last year."
For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.
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NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk State University head football coach Latrell Scott announced the bulk of his 2016 recruiting class on Wednesday, a 15-player group which addresses Scott's goals to improve the Spartans' athleticism, size and versatility.
Three members of the recruiting class are already enrolled at NSU and are taking spring-semester classes: quarterback Tyre-Givers Wilson of Indian River High in Chesapeake, and offensive linemen Jordan Crockett and Kenneth Kirby of Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Va. The other 12 players signed national letters of intent on Wednesday.
Of the 15 players, Scott inked five offensive linemen, two quarterbacks, two wide receivers, two defensive backs, one running back, one defensive lineman and two multi-position athletes. Twelve of the 15 are from the state of Virginia, and 10 are from the immediate seven-city Hampton Roads area. The Spartans also welcome players from the Richmond, Va. area and Washington, D.C., in addition to one prospect each from North Carolina and New Jersey.
"We're thrilled about the 2016 recruiting class," Scott said. "Our aim was to identify and address our areas of need to enhance our roster moving forward. We also achieved our recruiting goal of starting locally, then moving out on a regional and national basis. With the addition of these players, we feel we have laid the foundation for success down the road."
Following are the members of the 2016 signing day class, with notes and quotes on each further down the page.
2016 NSU Recruiting Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / Previous School
Malik Butts RB 5-9 180 Virginia Beach, Va. / Salem HS
Jordan Crockett* OL 6-5 325 Max Meadows, Va. / Fork Union / Ft. Chiswell
Josh Culberson DL 6-5 285 Chesapeake, Va. / Fork Union / Western Branch
Marcque Ellington WR 6-5 190 West Long Branch, N.J. / St. John Vianney HS
Tyre Givers-Wilson* QB 6-3 210 Chesapeake, Va. / Indian River HS
Tripp Harrington QB 6-2 175 Wendell, N.C. / East Wake HS
Dominic Jordan OL 6-2 280 Chesapeake, Va. / Oscar Smith HS
Kenneth Kirby* OL 6-5 275 Newport News, Va. / Fork Union / Menchville
Taro Lipscomb OL 6-3 290 Washington, D.C. / Friendship Collegiate HS
Bobby Price DB 6-3 180 Virginia Beach, Va. / Bishop Sullivan HS
Justin Smith WR 6-1 170 Richmond, Va. / Benedictine Preparatory
Kevin Staton OL 6-6 320 Chesapeake, Va. / Indian River HS
J.T. Wahee DB 5-11 170 Norfolk, Va. / Lake Taylor HS
Devon Watford Ath. 5-10 180 Norfolk, Va. / Norview HS
Anthony Williams Ath. 6-3 210 Norfolk, Va. / Maury HS
* Already enrolled at NSU in spring-semester classes
Malik Butts
RB
5-9, 180
Virginia Beach, Va./Salem HS
High School: A first-team all-conference and All-5A South Region performer ... Also named to the VHSL 5A all-state second team and the All-Tidewater second team by The Virginian-Pilot ... Rushed for 1,066 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... Shared Conference 9 Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors with fellow NSU signee Devon Watford ... Also a first-team all-conference selection as a junior, when he rushed for over 1,300 yards ... Rated the No. 16 recruit in the Hampton Roads area class of 2016 by The Virginian-Pilot.
Scott Says: "Malik is a talented player who had a great career at Salem. His skill as a running back and kick returner should pay dividends in the near future."
Jordan Crockett
OL
6-5, 325
Max Meadows, Va./Fork Union Military Academy/Ft. Chiswell HS
High School/Prep: Started five games at right tackle for FUMA's prep team in 2015 ... Was a two-time first-team all-state Group A selection at Fort Chiswell, where he lettered three years and played on both sides of the line.
Scott Says: "Jordan is a big, athletic and physical offensive lineman who will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on an improved offensive line. He is another quality in-state student-athlete who has a bright future as a Spartan."
High School/Prep: Played a year of prep school football, where he teamed with fellow NSU signees Jordan Crockett and Kenneth Kirby at Fork Union ... At Western Branch, Culberson was named to the All-757 junior team on defense ... Was a two-time all-state track performer in the shot put and discus.
Scott Says: "Josh is another promising local product. He played both offensive and defensive line in high school, so we know he is versatile. He also continues our recent success in landing talented players from Fork Union."
Marcque Ellington
WR
6-5, 190
West Long Branch, N.J./St. John-Vianney HS
High School: A three-year starter at St. John Vianney ... As a senior, led his team to an 11-1 record and a berth in the state championship game ... Caught 16 passes for 400 yards and scored 11 touchdowns ... Also had 40 tackles and three interceptions on defense ... Notched 85 tackles and two interceptions as a junior, when he was an All-Shore division nominee ... Also a basketball standout.
Scott Says: "Marcque is a tall wide receiver with big-play ability. His size and athleticism create matchup problems for defenders. He was also an excellent high school basketball player, which should help translate to his becoming a big-play receiver for us."
Tyre Givers-Wilson
QB
6-3, 210
Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS
High School: A three-star recruit by 247 Sports ... Rated two stars by Scout.com ... Passed for 1,805 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior, leading the Braves to the Group 5A state semifinals ... A first-team All-Conference 9 selection.
Scott Says: "We identified Tyre as a priority recruit back in the spring and we have followed him every step of the way. Keeping a highly sought-after player like Tyre home is a big accomplishment for our program."
Tripp Harrington
QB
6-2, 175
Wendell, N.C./East Wake HS
High School: Led all Triangle-area (N.C.) quarterbacks with 1,187 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns while passing for 2,507 yards and 24 more scores as a senior ... Named the Greater Neuse River Conference 4A Player of the Year ... Also was a Raleigh News & Observer All-Metro selection ... Threw for 2,639 yards and 30 TDs as a junior.
Scott Says: "Tripp is an athletic quarterback who possesses a big arm and the ability to run the football. He was heavily depended on by his coach to manage games and be a leader, and we look forward to him doing the same for us."
Dominic Jordan
OL/LS
6-2, 280
Chesapeake, Va./Oscar Smith HS
High School: Named to the All-Conference 2 (Monitor-Merrimac Conference) first team as a senior and sophomore ... Named to the Virginian-Pilot's All-Tidewater first team ... Selected to the All-6A South Region second team as a senior ... Rated a two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... No. 20 senior recruit in the Hampton Roads area by the Virginian-Pilot ... Helped Oscar Smith reach the 6A state championship game as a sophomore and senior ... Also wrestles for Oscar Smith.
Scott Says: "Dominic comes from a great local program and he had a great career for coach Rich Morgan at Oscar Smith. He has played all three offensive line positions and doubles as a long snapper, so he adds even more versatility to this class."
Kenneth Kirby
OL
6-5, 275
Newport News, Va./Fork Union Military Academy/Menchville HS
High School/Prep: Spent a post-graduate year at Fork Union in 2015, where he teamed with fellow NSU enrollee Jordan Crockett on the offensive line ... At Menchville, was a first-team All-Conference 10 offensive lineman as a senior in 2014 ... Also named to the all-conference second team at defensive line, as well ... Honorable mention all-conference performer as a junior in 2013.
Scott Says: "Kenneth is a big, athletic offensive lineman who we think will be able to compete for time immediately after spending last fall at Fork Union. He continues what is becoming a strong pipeline of talented Fork Union players to play at NSU."
Taro Lipscomb
OL
6-3, 290
Washington, D.C./Friendship Collegiate Charter
High School: Named to the All-USA Today Washington, D.C. second team ... Also played in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) all-star game.
Scott Says: "We really like Taro's athleticism as an offensive lineman. He comes from a great program in Washington, D.C. and we feel like he is a great fit for our line at NSU."
Bobby Price
DB
6-3, 180
Virginia Beach, Va./Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS
High School: All-State (VISAA) first-team defensive back ... Named to the all-state second team as an offensive athlete ... Played quarterback, receiver and defensive back at various points for Bishop Sullivan, averaging 120 yards of total offense per game ... Passed for 524 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for another 462 yards ... Had 50 tackles on defense and also returned a punt for a touchdown on special teams ... First-team all-conference (TCIS) at defensive back and second team at quarterback.
Scott Says: "Bobby gives us the ability to do multiple things from a schematic standpoint. The fact that he is a 6-6 high jumper speaks to his athleticism. He has loads of potential."
Justin Smith
WR
6-1, 170
Richmond, Va./Benedictine Preparatory
High School: A first-team All-State (VISAA) Division I selection ... Also an honorable mention All-Metro pick by the Richmond Times Dispatch ... Caught 24 passes for 650 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... Helped Benedictine win the VISAA state Division I title his junior and senior seasons.
Scott Says: "Justin is a late bloomer who had a great year for the state championship team at Benedictine Prep. He played with lots of talented players in Greg Lilly's program. He has the possibility to see immediate time for us."
Kevin Staton
OL
6-6, 320
Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS
High School: Rated a top 100 guard in the nation and a three-star prospect by ESPN.com ... Rated a two-star recruit by both Rivals and 247 Sports ... Selected to the All-PenSouth Conference second team as a junior ... Helped Indian River reach the state Group 5A state semifinals as a senior.
Scott Says: "Kevin is a welcomed late addition to our group. He is a nationally-recruited offensive lineman from the powerhouse Indian River program. He also continues a tradition of Spartans in his family - both his father and brother are former NSU players."
J.T. Wahee
DB
5-11, 170
Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor HS
High School: Finished his senior season with 32 tackles and seven interceptions as the Titans advanced to the state 4A championship game ... A first-team All-Conference 17 selection ... Named to the all-state 4A second team ... Second-team all-conference defensive back as a junior, when he helped Lake Taylor go 15-0 and win the state title ... Younger brother of George Wahee, who is a redshirt freshman receiver at NSU.
Scott Says: "J.T. got one of the first offers in this year's recruiting class and we've been following his progress for some time. He's a shut-down corner with tremendous upside. He had a great career for a top program at Lake Taylor and also is an excellent basketball player."
High School: First-team all-conference, All-5A South Region and All-Tidewater ... Also a second-team all-state 5A selection and the conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year ... Caught 36 passes for 820 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior ... Scored 15 total touchdowns and amassed over 1,000 all-purpose yards ... Selected to play in the VHSCA state all-star game ... Also had 63 tackles, four sacks and three interceptions on defense ... Played running back as a junior, running for 742 yards while helping the Pilots win their first playoff game in nearly 30 years.
Scott Says: "Simply put, Devon is just a quality football player. He showed in high school he could excel at any number of positions so we are looking forward to see what he can provide our team."
Anthony Williams
Ath.
6-3, 210
Norfolk, Va./Maury HS
High School: Did not play football until his senior season ... Earned second-team All-Conference 9 honors at receiver ... Caught 21 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns ... Added 38 tackles, 15 for loss, and nine sacks as an outside linebacker ... Also a basketball standout, Williams averaged 15 points and seven rebounds per game as a junior ... Is averaging 13 points and nine rebounds so far as a senior.
Scott Says: "Anthony is a big, versatile athlete who has immense potential. He's only played one year of football, so his best days are definitely ahead of him."
HOUSTON, Texas -- A look at TSU's 2016 recruiting class:
Class ranking: N/A
Analysis: New head coach Mike Haywood essentially had a few weeks to put together his first recruiting class at TSU since being hired in December. Considering the circumstances, he got everything he needed. The Tigers signed 16 players for 2016. Haywood said restocking the trenches was of high priority and he addressed that with three offensive linemen, a tight end, two defensive tackles and a defensive end.
Top prospect: Cameron Davis, QB, Arkansas Baptist/Madison HS. The Madison product is coming back home as a transfer for a chance to help Texas Southern immediately in 2016. Davis stands at 6-3 and 210 pounds. Haywood said this is one he was especially proud to sign.
Best of the rest: Jeremiah Credit, ATH, Brazosport. He's one of the shortest players in this class for TSU, but Haywood believes this speedster can be used in a number of different ways for the Tigers. Expect to see him at receiver. Credit's elusiveness will be useful, too.
Late addition: Julian Marcantel, LB, Hamilton Christian (Lake Charles, La.). It's not just Houston that Haywood wants to lock down. He wants to strengthen recruiting ties to Louisiana, too. Enter Marcantel, who committed four days ago. He is joined along with defensive tackle Micah Minter from Byrd High School in Lake Charles, La. Marcantel played quarterback in high school, too.
One who got away: Davis is into the fold, but Hightower quarterback Neiko Hollins would've been a great get for the Tigers. He instead committed and signed to Prairie View A&M. TSU was hoping to flip him down the stretch.
What coach Mike Haywood had to say: "I think it's an outstanding class. I think the assistant coaches did a tremendous job leading the pathway making sure that we were going on the right course to recruit the right student-athletes to make us a better football team."
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- Four home games inside the brand new Panther Stadium, two Football Bowl Subdivision opponents and seven games inside the state of Texas highlights Prairie View A&M's history-making 2016 football schedule.
The 2016 season kicks off on Sept. 3 as history will be made with the opening of the university's brand new football stadium. SWAC rival Texas Southern will be the first opponent in the venue as the Labor Day Classic will be played on the PVAMU campus for the first time ever while TSU will also play on campus for the first time.
One week later on Sept. 10, the Panthers will make history once again as they'll make the short trek up Highway 6 to College Station to face Texas A&M at Kyle Field. The contest marks the first time ever both teams will meet on the gridiron and the first against an opponent from the SEC. Following the contest at Texas A&M, the Panthers will remain on the road for the next two weekends as they'll travel to Alabama A&M (Sept. 17) and Mississippi Valley State (Sept. 24).
The Panthers return to the state of Texas for three of their next four contests as they'll face Grambling State in the annual State Fair Classic in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 1 inside the historic Cotton Bowl. One week later, the team returns to the friendly confines of Panther Stadium as Alabama State will be its opponent for Homecoming 2016 on Oct. 8. After a bye weekend, the Panthers will make the trip to Houston on Oct. 22 for their second FBS match-up of the season at Rice University as PVAMU has not played inside Rice Stadium since the 1995 season. After the contest at Rice, the Panthers will close out the month of October on the road at Jackson State on Oct. 29.
The month of November features consecutive home games back on campus as Alcorn State travels to Prairie View on Nov. 5 followed by a showdown versus Southern on Nov. 12. The 2016 regular season will conclude on Nov. 19 in Pine Bluff, Ark. as the Panthers will travel to Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Season tickets for the historic 2016 season are on sale as packages start at $80 for five games. Contact (936) 261-9141 for more information regeading season tickets.
Originally signed with South Florida, transferred to Arizona Western Community College after freshman year Three-star recruit by Rivals.com Rushed for 1,881 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior Ju'Anthony "Juice" Parker| CB | 5-10 | 170 | Dallas, Texas | South Oak Cliff High School
High School:
Consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports.com, Scout.com and Rivals.com
Texas Class 5A Second Team All-State Honors as a senior
Selected to the District 13-5A First Team as a senior
Named to the District 13-5A First Team following his junior season
Guided team to the second round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs
Head football coach was Jason Todd
Evan Pohlman | LS | 5-11 | 185 | Spring, Texas | Klein Oak High School
High School:
Rated the 42nd best longsnapper nationally by Rubio long snapping
Received 4 ½ stars from Kohlskicking.com
Ranked 37th in the class of 2016 by Kohlskicking.com
Placed 4th at the annual Kohl's Kicking, Punting, and Long Snapping Camps National Senior Challenge
Finished 3rd at the Kohl's Kicking, Punting, and Long Snapping Camps Texas Showcase
Won 1st place at the 2015 Kornblue Kicking & Snapping Challenge
Named to the District 15-6A First Team
Played with fellow signee Austin Davis
High school coach was David Smith
Reggie Stubblefield | DB | 5-11 | 170 | Arlington, Texas | Sam Houston High School
High School:
Two-star recruit by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Selected to the District 4-6A Second Team at safety in 2015 and 2014
Head football coach was Anthony Criss
Dawonya Tucker | RB | 5-7 | 170 | Terrell, Texas | Terrell High School
High School:
Two-star recruit by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
District 12-5A Overall MVP
Named Built Ford Tough Player of the Week after recording 390 yards on 38 carries with 3 touchdowns
Rushed for 2,163 yards and 26 touchdowns, ranked 4th in the DFW Metroplex in Class 5A
Caught 25 receptions for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns
Head football coach was Mike Shields
Jaylon Wooten| LB | 6-2 | 226 | Dallas, Texas | South Oak Cliff High School
High School:
Two-star recruit by Rivals.com
Texas Class 5A All-State Honors as a senior
Selected to the District 13-5A First Team at inside linebacker
Named to the District 13-5A First Team following his junior season
Finished with 111 tackles, 14 sacks, 15 TFL, 3 INT, 3 PBU in senior season
Rated as one of the top linebacker in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Guided team to the second round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs
Voted Vype.com DFW 5A Defensive Player of the Year
Head football coach was Jason Todd
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NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana is 24th for the second consecutive week in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll.
The Gold Nuggets, 15-8 after a 75-62 victory Monday at SUNO, have been among the top 25 in all seven polls this season. Their highest rank was ninth Dec. 8.
Xavier has one game remaining this week, at 3 p.m. Saturday against Dillard in the Crosstown Classic at XU's Convocation Center.
Talladega (18-3), the leader in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference by three games over Xavier and Philander Smith, climbed from 20th to 19th nationally. This is the Lady Tornadoes' fifth consecutive top-25 appearance.
Ascending to No. 1 for the first time in the program's history was Our Lady of the Lake, which lost 91-86 in overtime to Xavier Nov. 14 in the LSUS Classic at Shreveport, La. Since then the Saints (19-2) have won 19-of-20, including their last 19 in a row. OLLU received 7-of-9 first-place votes and is the fourth school to hold the top spot this season.
XU city rival Loyola, which will play host to the Gold Nuggets at 7 p.m. Feb. 17, fell out of the top 25 after ranking 23rd a week ago.
NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll (first-place votes in parentheses — records through Jan. 31)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Howard announces the signing of 10 football athletes to National Letters of Intent. The Bison signed three offensive linemen, two wide receivers, two defensive linemen, two defensive backs and a linebacker.
JaQuez "Box" Ezzard WR 5-11 185 Atlanta, GA Hapeville Charter
Kyle Anthony WR 6-4 185 Mirimar, FL Mirimar HS Carleton "CJ" Rainey RB 5-8 190 Upper Marlboro, MD Wise HS Phillip Flemming OT 6-6 260 Hopkins, SC Lower Richland HS Sean Smith OT 6-6 270 Missouri City, TX Elkins HS Tyler Fuller DT 6-3 265 Manvel, TX Manvel HS Ken Larkin OLB 6-4 215 Cincinnati, OH Wyoming HS Merrick Sims, III DB 6-0 185 Atlanta, GA Hapeville Charter Brandon Brown OL/DL 6-3 290 Washington, DC Friendship Collegiate Marcellos Allison DB/ATH 6-4 215 Durham, NC Harrell's Christian Acad.
"We still have four or five more that we intend to sign," said Howard head coach Gary Harrell. "As far as these signees, we've filled some of our most important needs. We have people who can come in and fill our needs, and at the same time change the culture and get back to our winning ways. It was our goal to get bigger, taller, longer and more athletic and I think we accomplished that."
Harrell continues, "two specific areas that we wanted to address is stopping the run of HOWand establishing the run on offense. I think we now have the people who can help us in those areas."
